latent hostility (n)
tension (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 26
def feelings of hostility that are not manifest
examples he could sense her latent hostility to him
the diplomats' first concern was to reduce international tensions
Outgoing links
Hypernym hostility, enmity, antagonism
Derivationally related form tension → tensional
Incoming links
Derivationally related form tensional → tension
Hyponym hostility, enmity, antagonism

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